Joel Klein is a respected figure in the arts with extensive experience across opera, theatre, and dance. Known for his work in equity-driven arts strategies and global collaborations, Joel has significantly impacted the Canadian arts landscape. His career includes leadership positions at the Association for Opera in Canada and Dance West network, and ongoing consulting work supporting equity-deserving artists and arts organisations.

He is currently the Director of Touring and Global Collaboration for Toronto’s Volcano Theatre.

For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-p-klein/

Joel Klein Arts Consulting was founded in 2014 as a resource for Equity-seeking artists and arts organisations to assist in developing Funds, Markets, Networks, and Strategies. Long-term and ongoing clients include :

• Buddies in Bad Times Theatre – The largest and longest-running queer theatre in the world
• Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration’s 5X Fest – Canada’s Largest South Asian Youth Event
• Dancers of Damelahamid’s Coastal Dance Festival – Northwest Coast Indigenous Dance